GAAP Hosts 10th Annual Ӱ Native Corporations Seminar

By Ivy Packee
March 25, 2023

The Great Ӱn Accounting People (GAAP) student organization hosted the 10th annual Ӱ Native Corporations Seminar in a hybrid event on Feb. 8, 2023. The theme for this event was “Looking to the Future” and what the future of Ӱ Native Corporations will look like.

women stands while holding mic and presenting at 10th annual AK Native seminar
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Audrey George, Owner/CEO of ANC Accounting presenting her company and background to students, faculty, and other professionals.

 

GAAP was honored to host several guest speakers including:

    • Audrey George, Owner/CEO of ANC Accounting
    • Ben Shilling, Chief Financial Officer at Tanana Chiefs Conference
    • Jennifer Babcock, Village Support Accountant at Tanana Chiefs Conference
    • Tanya Kaquatosh, Vice President of Administration at Doyon Limited
    • Walter Williams IV, Vice President of Finance at Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC)

These impactful community leaders talked about the change and innovation that Ӱ Native Corporations will be undergoing in the coming years. These corporations have a wide range of future goals, from military partnering to employing more Ӱns. We learned that the possibilities are endless. Following the presentations, questions from the audience covered a range of topics, including remote work policies and how COVID-19 changed the workforce.

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